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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.42, 1,187.31 and 304.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.42, 1,187.31 and 304.61 is: 456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.42 : 1,187.31 = 304.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.42/1,187.31 = 304.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.42x = 1,187.31 × 304.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.42x = 361,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,666.50/791.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.98

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